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Fire Investigations for First Responders is a condensed look at the full spectrum of fire investigation for first responders. This innovative new resource meets and exceeds the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) course objectives and requirements for Fire Investigator I (C0283).

Enabling fire fighters and officers to assist fire investigators, the resource provides prevalent discussions of the legal system and spoliation, as well as evidence identification, collection, documentation, and preservation. With an emphasis on the role of the fire investigator in prevention, it encourages first responders to be truth-seekers, using real-world tools like the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) to keep their communities safer.

Fire Investigations for First Responders includes:

• Valuable case studies that reinforce the first responder’s role in fire investigation through actual events and highlight the lessons learned in the field

• Optimized organization of content: Learning Objectives, Boxed Tips, Summaries, Key Terms, Discussion Questions, and more!

• Full-color photos and illustrations that illuminate critical components of investigation for practical application and awareness